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Pirmasens — Germany’s oldest shoe city

Pirmasens — Germany’s oldest shoe city

Close to the French border in Rheinland-Pfalz, Pirmasens is surrounded by the beautiful Palatinate Forest. The city with approximately 45,000 inhabitants is known for its shoe manufacturing, the home of Germany’s largest outlet center (over 100 stores) and its close proximity (10 kilometers) to the French Alsace/Lorraine region. This charming […]

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The Best Cycling Routes in Germany

The Best Cycling Routes in Germany

Thanks to the famous Autobahn, Germany attracts millions of people from all over the world who want to get their adrenaline pumping by driving on one of the world’s best highway systems and enjoying the complete freedom from speed limits. However, in addition to being a mecca for high-speed motorists, […]

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Hiking Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland

Hiking Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland

Switzerland’s mountains are about as stunning as it gets. I was more than excited to see them up close. A friend organized a two-day hike around the Matterhorn. With seven hikers, we chose to do a longer, more aggressive hike to our cabin/Hütte. However, less aggressive and shorter trails can […]

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Spend time in Speyer

Spend time in Speyer

Speyer is a town in the Rhineland-Palatinate and is close to the Rhine River. One of the oldest cities in Germany, the town was recorded on one of the Greek geographer Ptolemy’s maps, dated 150 AD, as Noviomagus. There are many delightful parts of Speyer to explore, and its location […]

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Discover the Imperial Town of Bad Wimpfen

Discover the Imperial Town of Bad Wimpfen

Bad Wimpfen is just one of the charming villages in Baden-Württemberg along the castle road between Mannheim and Prague. A city that contains many treasures, Bad Wimpfen’s history is one of compromise and collaboration. Today it is also marketed as a health resort, as well as a medieval town. History […]

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State of the Art: Niedersachsen and Bremen

State of the Art: Niedersachsen and Bremen

Many members of the Kaisers-lautern Military Community have found temporary or even permanent homes in one of the many villages and towns surrounding Kaiserslautern in the heart of Rheinland-Pfalz. You may already be familiar with your immediate vicinity, but there is much more to explore and experience at your “home […]

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Berlin – discover Germany’s capital on a budget

Berlin – discover Germany’s capital on a budget

In an international survey, tourists voted Berlin the most popular city in Germany. What’s its secret, you ask? Berlin has changed a lot since the reunion of Germany. Offices, malls and hotels were built. Art and culture flourished. Berlin slowly but steadily became the capital in many ways. The parliament […]

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Konstanz — a calm lake city

Konstanz — a calm lake city

Konstanz (Constance) is a lively, yet relaxing famous university town offering a wide range of leisure activities for visitors of all ages. A visit to the old town of Konstanz, which has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, reveals how this traditional trading town came to life. The town’s […]

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Five Must-Visit Parks in the KMC region

Five Must-Visit Parks in the KMC region

The temperatures are beginning to rise in Germany, and with that comes spring fever: That restlessness you feel whenever it starts to get even the slightest bit warm outside. You’re going to feel the need to deep clean your house, throw your windows wide open, and spend as much time […]

April 9, 2023 ×

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Hot cross buns recipe

Hot cross buns recipe

The spiced sweet buns, marked with a cross on the top, are traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday and are way easier to make than you think. INGREDIENTS Buns: 3 teaspoons instant or rapid rise yeast (9 grams) 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar (superfine sugar) 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk, warm […]

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